Tendoli - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Tendoli is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Tendoli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tendoli is 566837. The village covers a total geographical area of 2313.15 hectares and falls under the 416520 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Tendoli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kudal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tendoli

As per Census 2011, Tendoli village has a total population of 3,364 people, consisting of 1,693 males and 1,671 females. The village has 740 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 274 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,568 literate and 796 illiterate residents. Additionally, 267 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tendoli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3641,6931,671
Child Population (0–6 yrs)274159115
Scheduled Castes (SC)267128139
Literate Population2,5681,3651,203
Illiterate Population796328468

Nearby Villages of Tendoli

Tendoli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MadgaonNorth2.50 km
VarchiaadEast2.88 km
KhanoliSouth-East3.06 km
TalekarwadiSouth3.28 km
MunagiNorth-West3.50 km
GoveriNorth-East4.17 km
VetoreSouth-East4.24 km
RaygaonNorth4.45 km
KelusSouth-West4.63 km
MhapanWest5.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tendoli

Public transport in the Tendoli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Tendoli is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Tendoli is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tendoli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tendoli village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tendoli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tendoli village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tendoli

Where is Tendoli located?

Tendoli village is located in Kudal Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tendoli?

Tendoli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tendoli?

The pincode of Tendoli is 416520.

What is the population of Tendoli?

Tendoli has a total population of 3,364, including 1,693 males and 1,671 females.

How many households are there in Tendoli?

There are 740 households in Tendoli.

What is the literacy rate in Tendoli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tendoli is 76.34%. Male literacy is 80.63% and female literacy is 71.99%.